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HD7 form DFT 7713 to RUU_Schubert_S_HTC_Europe_4.05.401.02

I have HTC HD7 with DFT 7713 on board and install HSPL 3.1.2250(119314) cotullaHSPL . I wont install [ROM]RUU_Schubert_S_HTC_Europe_4.05.401.02_Radio_5.69.0 9.29a_22.50.50.21_Signed. but i read i can't. Could someone write a step by step how can i install firmware which I want? before installation versions dft I had o2 branded firm. Please answer.

I used this how to, worked perfectly.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255275
I found that using Windows7 64 Bit I had to install the Windows Mobile Device Center to get the handset working in the Boot Loader.
64Bit :: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=3182
A friend said he needed to do the same in 32Bit so ::
32Bit :: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=14
Ignore the "Vista Only" thing, they work fine.
Previously was on an O2 UK Branded 16Gb HD7. Not unbranded totally (thank God).

Ok, I read that tutorial but I'm afraid installed HSPL that will be broken phone during install firmware.

djpetere said:
Ok, I read that tutorial but I'm afraid installed HSPL that will be broken phone during install firmware.
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Why Not Use DFT 7720 Rom Then ?

djpetere said:
I have HTC HD7 with DFT 7713 on board and install HSPL 3.1.2250(119314) cotullaHSPL . I wont install [ROM]RUU_Schubert_S_HTC_Europe_4.05.401.02_Radio_5.69.0 9.29a_22.50.50.21_Signed. but i read i can't. Could someone write a step by step how can i install firmware which I want? before installation versions dft I had o2 branded firm. Please answer.
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alright, let me see if i understand you correctly...
you have HSPL with DFT 7713 and want Europe 4.05.401.02 installed?
if i understood correctly...
yes, you can do this.
1) download Europe 4.05.401.02, can be found here.
2) download the latest stock NoDo ROM for your HD7, can be found at same link above.
3) extract RUU_Signed.nbh from Europe 4.05.401.02.
4) extract SPL_Signed.nbh from stock NoDo ROM you downloaded.
5) boot your HD7 into Bootloader.
6) flash Europe 4.05.401.02 RUU_Signed.nbh with task29, can be found here.
7) boot your HD7 into Bootloader.
8) flash stock NoDo ROM's SPL_Signed.nbh with task00, can be found at same link above.
9) Admire Mango ROM with 'supported' SPL and stock Radio.
10) relash R/HSPL, if so desired.
sh4d0w86.

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With the above instructions followed, will this mango be updateable with Zune? And which part of these ins makes sure your device will not be half bricked?
I am scared to revert or upgrade from where I am ATM with DFT Freedom 7720...

des519 said:
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With the above instructions followed, will this mango be updateable with Zune? And which part of these ins makes sure your device will not be half bricked?
I am scared to revert or upgrade from where I am ATM with DFT Freedom 7720...
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the directions i gave are the exact steps i took to get the Europe 4.05.401.2 ROM onto my HD7. and it seems in Zune, i can't upgrade. i think it's because i have a TMOUS HD7, therefore, the ROM's vendor id is different then my HD7's vendor id.
sh4d0w86.

sh4d0w86 said:
alright, let me see if i understand you correctly...
you have HSPL with DFT 7713 and want Europe 4.05.401.02 installed?
if i understood correctly...
yes, you can do this.
1) download Europe 4.05.401.02, can be found here.
2) download the latest stock NoDo ROM for your HD7, can be found at same link above.
3) extract RUU_Signed.nbh from Europe 4.05.401.02.
4) extract SPL_Signed.nbh from stock NoDo ROM you downloaded.
5) boot your HD7 into Bootloader.
6) flash Europe 4.05.401.02 RUU_Signed.nbh with task29, can be found here.
7) boot your HD7 into Bootloader.
8) flash stock NoDo ROM's SPL_Signed.nbh with task00, can be found at same link above.
9) Admire Mango ROM with 'supported' SPL and stock Radio.
10) relash R/HSPL, if so desired.
sh4d0w86.
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Exactly, great description. Just here I meant. I gotta try this description.Thank you for your answer sh4d0w86.

I would like to flash nextgen+ rom on htc hd7

hi,
i would like to flash nextgen+ rom as i m new to this i need help!
my os version is : 7.10.7720.68
firm version is :2250.21.51004.531
bootloader version is :5.10.2250.0

yashf50 said:
hi,
i would like to flash nextgen+ rom as i m new to this i need help!
my os version is : 7.10.7720.68
firm version is :2250.21.51004.531
bootloader version is :5.10.2250.0
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First you need HSPL or RSPL this is requierd to flash any custom rom or radio firmware.
your SPL version is 5.10 you have to follow this first http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1411904
Here you have the link with many roms to downgrade your spl http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427890
i choosed the rom : RUU_Schubert_HTC_Europe_1.60.401.01_Radio_5.52.09.16_22.33a.50.10_Signed_SCHUBERT_RELEASE.rar
Choose one listed in the dft RSPL software you will understand when you will run the software read carefully the instructions or you will brick your device
Then follow this :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1195647 to HSPL RSPL
Thats what i did to install nextgen rom

ruyzalim said:
First you need HSPL or RSPL this is requierd to flash any custom rom or radio firmware.
your SPL version is 5.10 you have to follow this first http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1411904
Here you have the link with many roms to downgrade your spl http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427890
Choose one listed in the dft RSPL software you will understand when you will run the software read carefully the instructions or you will brick your device
Then follow this :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1195647 to HSPL RSPL
Thats what i did to install nextgen rom
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So first i have to follow the anasar technique to downgrade SPL(in this i have to install a schubert shipped rom> which is in the 2nd link u gave right?! )
Then i have to use HSPL RSPL.And while doing HSPL RSPL i have to flash a rom ( nextgen+ ) on my HD7 right?
And if i brick my phone is there any way to fix it?!

yashf50 said:
So first i have to follow the anasar technique to downgrade SPL(in this i have to install a schubert shipped rom> which is in the 2nd link u gave right?! )
Then i have to use HSPL RSPL.And while doing HSPL RSPL i have to flash a rom ( nextgen+ ) on my HD7 right?
And if i brick my phone is there any way to fix it?!
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right i flashed the RUU_Schubert_HTC_Europe_1.60.401.01_Radio_5.52.09.16_22.33a.50.10_Signed_SCHUBERT_RELEASE because in the rspl software there is a version for this spl
then you do rspl then you do hspl then you flash nextgen thats what i did what all worked fine for me
And if i brick my phone is there any way to fix it?!
hum i dont know , but maybe theres a solution on xda

yashf50 said:
hi,
i would like to flash nextgen+ rom as i m new to this i need help!
my os version is : 7.10.7720.68
firm version is :2250.21.51004.531
bootloader version is :5.10.2250.0
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if you are successful in flashing the ROM following the steps..please let us know by posting here....what you did and exactly how you did it...thanks !

backlashsid said:
if you are successful in flashing the ROM following the steps..please let us know by posting here....what you did and exactly how you did it...thanks !
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Hello , me and yashf50 talked by pm , and he told me his HD7 was on T-mobile , the steps i puted are for unbranded phones i think for Hd7 phones that are branded they need to follow this method first http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=893152 i think so , just wait the opinion of the experts

ruyzalim said:
Hello , me and yashf50 talked by pm , and he told me his HD7 was on T-mobile , the steps i puted are for unbranded phones i think for Hd7 phones that are branded they need to follow this method first http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=893152 i think so , just wait the opinion of the experts
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I see...so does that mean that a PRe Nodo method is only for unbranded HTC HD7 ??

backlashsid said:
I see...so does that mean that a PRe Nodo method is only for unbranded HTC HD7 ??
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So now what should i do? which method should i use???

yashf50 said:
So now what should i do? which method should i use???
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Goldcard method first!

ruyzalim said:
Goldcard method first!
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why ????
why cant he use the pre nodo backup method ???

backlashsid said:
why ????
why cant he use the pre nodo backup method ???
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i supose because its a branded device more info here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1348710&page=75
Theres someone with the same questions!

ruyzalim said:
i supose because its a branded device more info here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1348710&page=75
Theres someone with the same questions!
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so here's my question then !! The preNodo method only works with unbranded devices ??? like it won't work with a Tmobile HD7 USA ???

The Tutorial thread explains what needs to be done in the clearest way, if you haven't read it, check it out
Basically, if you have a Pre-Nodo backup in Zune, it shouldn't matter whether you've got a Branded or Unbranded device. If you don't have a pre-Nodo backup, and you're device is Branded and on SPL 5.xx (which from what i'm reading, your's is) then the easiest way to donwgrade SPL (and therefore have the ability to get a custom ROM on your phone) is to use this GoldCard method.

Audio said:
The Tutorial thread explains what needs to be done in the clearest way, if you haven't read it, check it out
Basically, if you have a Pre-Nodo backup in Zune, it shouldn't matter whether you've got a Branded or Unbranded device. If you don't have a pre-Nodo backup, and you're device is Branded and on SPL 5.xx (which from what i'm reading, your's is) then the easiest way to donwgrade SPL (and therefore have the ability to get a custom ROM on your phone) is to use this GoldCard method.
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thanks,,,that made things clear...so since I currently have the 7720 ROM on my phone and the last backup is of December 1 2011...is it safe to assume that its NODO or Pre_nodo ?? Cos if it is I might go ahead with it...for some reason Goldcard method looks more vulnerable to bricking the device...(opinion)

Well i guess it depends when your device was updated to NoDo. I think it came out early last year didn't it? Like March/April? So a December 2011 backup is likely a post-Nodo backup and therefore you won't be able to use it.

Audio said:
Well i guess it depends when your device was updated to NoDo. I think it came out early last year didn't it? Like March/April? So a December 2011 backup is likely a post-Nodo backup and therefore you won't be able to use it.
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ok...I see....that means...goldcard method is the only hope !

I have a TMO w/5.10 BL and need to get the NoDo Rom for TMOUS w/BL 3.1.2250.0(119314). Unfortunately the link is for FileFactory and it moves like molasses and just times out. Anyone have another link for that ROM or know where a mirror might be? Thanks.

all you need is this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1295068
thats all I used and it helped me all the way

yashf50 said:
So first i have to follow the anasar technique to downgrade SPL(in this i have to install a schubert shipped rom> which is in the 2nd link u gave right?! )
Then i have to use HSPL RSPL.And while doing HSPL RSPL i have to flash a rom ( nextgen+ ) on my HD7 right?
And if i brick my phone is there any way to fix it?!
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about your last question...
yes , there is a way to repair the device that has been bricked!
it's like flashing computer mainboard's bios , if it's not even loading it can be programmed again! but unfortunately i haven't been able to find see how they do it.

Meivoon said:
about your last question...
yes , there is a way to repair the device that has been bricked!
it's like flashing computer mainboard's bios , if it's not even loading it can be programmed again! but unfortunately i haven't been able to find see how they do it.
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Thanks alot! sorry for late reply as i had my exams!!!

[Q] Flashing CUSTOM ROM Newbie Help

Hi xda-developers community,
sr if this question is anoying but i tried to find a answer for it but the only things i was able to find out that some errors occured. But not if Succes or Failed.
I want to developer unlock my HD7 via custom rom.
Here are my System Infos:
OS Version: 7.10.8107.79
Firmware: 2250.21.51101.401
Hardware: 0002
Bootloader: 5.11.2250.0(134578)
Chip-SOC: 2.2.5.0
I have noticed that the bootloader is my main problem. I first need to downgrade. Problem no Synco Save via Zune (damaged HardDisk).
So is there any actual way to successfully downgrade my HD7 to a version to be able to install a Custom Rom?
And another question is, when really accomplished to flash a custom rom, is it possible to update via Zune or does this recover to normal rom?
Thx for ur advices to a noob with WP7.
nice regards Synergi

Damn sr pls if a moderator could be so friendly to add a Title to my Thread i forgot to add this.
thx

is the first link in my signature. wrote a tutorial.
press edit button to edit a post and it's title.

that tutorial helped me out too....just follow it and u have a unlocked phone!!!
welcome to customization

Thx for Link, but before i proceed i need a little bit more information pls.
1) For what i need to download task 00 & task 29? In ur tut they are never used again? Or did i missed anything?
2) Next is in ansar.ath.gr's tut he tells not to install after downgrade a custom rom with 5.10 Bootloader. Is this ment to if i install a stock ROM with this version that downgrage would loose because i install this bootloader again? (sr for bad english)
3) difference between RSPL & HSPL. as i read the RSPL is only active until restart and the HSPL is fixed. So with the RSPL i can try if everything works correct and the Cook it with the HSPL is this correct?
4) What kind of customs roms can i use for a HTC HD7 Europe/Austria A1???
Thx for ur advice.
sincerly Synergi

SynergiAios said:
1) For what i need to download task 00 & task 29? In ur tut they are never used again? Or did i missed anything?
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when it comes to it... the step instructs which to use.
SynergiAios said:
2) Next is in ansar.ath.gr's tut he tells not to install after downgrade a custom rom with 5.10 Bootloader. Is this ment to if i install a stock ROM with this version that downgrage would loose because i install this bootloader again? (sr for bad english)
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he says to not install a 5.xx ROM so you avoid putting yourself in the same position you were in before.
SynergiAios said:
3) difference between RSPL & HSPL. as i read the RSPL is only active until restart and the HSPL is fixed. So with the RSPL i can try if everything works correct and the Cook it with the HSPL is this correct?
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answered in one of the first posts in that thread.
RSPL is temporary.
HSPL is permanent.
SynergiAios said:
4) What kind of customs roms can i use for a HTC HD7 Europe/Austria A1???
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any Schubert Custom ROM once you are XSPL'd.

naving 4
Really Thx for ur advice i will now continue and try it out. Hopefully i will return with jailbroken Phone x)

SynergiAios said:
Really Thx for ur advice i will now continue and try it out. Hopefully i will return with jailbroken Phone x)
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welcome, glad i could help. happy flashing.

Hello XDA Community,
i need a little bit ur help x) As usual.
I followed ansars Guide to downgrade my spl. This worked successfully. Tricolor screen says:
PD29100 MFG SS_BC (4K)
SPL-1.57.2250.0(113571)
MicroP(LED) 0x07
TOUCH S1(v1.8,#1624)
When RomUpdateUtility finished an error occured which said that a file is curroped. But Phone rebooted successfully.
First Question was this just a tiny bug or went sth wrong?
Secound Question is: I wanted then to continue installing custom ROM. I used DFT_RSPL to get rspl to flash unsigned custom rom. DFT successfully run trough but phone didn't reboot and no RSPL still SPL. And HSPL cant continue. So my problem is i cant get RSPL to work. What am i doing wrong?
nice regards
Synergi

i hadn't ever used ansar's SLSPL before...
i suggest flashing Shipped pre-NoDo or NoDo ROM for your device.
maybe will 'fix' whatever went wrong with SLSPL.

ok thx. actually im downloading pre-nodo 1.54 Europe SPL. Sadly Rapidshare free is actually really slow 30Kb/s
When finished downloading i will try to flash this Version over Ansars and then RSPL -> to flash custom ROM.
Thx for ur advice.

SynergiAios said:
ok thx. actually im downloading pre-nodo 1.54 Europe SPL. Sadly Rapidshare free is actually really slow 30Kb/s
When finished downloading i will try to flash this Version over Ansars and then RSPL -> to flash custom ROM.
Thx for ur advice.
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welcome, hope it solves the issue.

Success !!!
After ansars SPL i just had to flash a stock ROM. I choosed PRE-NODO 1.54 Europe and then i was able to RSPL and finally flash a Custom ROM.
Really thx for all ur help.
What im now interested in is, which is the best Custom ROM? Or better asked which is not the best, but which should I prefer?
I want as many possibilities as possible.
Actually im having DeepShine Custom ROM active but i want to look trough of the top to make a decision which i will take for further use.
Can someone maybe tell me which is his favourite and why?
And another question is -> whith the custom rom installed am i able to update via zune or shouldn't i do that? (If not how can i sync with zune and prevent zune to update my phone)
nice regards Synergi

As i now read through a little bit of the custom roms available, i think i will go with Nextgen+ It sounds like a good work for me x) If u have any other suggestions pls let me know thx

SynergiAios said:
What im now interested in is, which is the best Custom ROM? Or better asked which is not the best, but which should I prefer?
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Custom ROM choice is all about personal preference.
the top Custom ROMs seem to be:
in alphabetic order: Deepshining, Dynamic7, intrinsic, NextGen+

As i have now the Custom ROM NexrGen+ active i have a problem again x) As usual sr XDA Community.
I cant cumunicate with my pc.
Windows 7 x64
Installed: WMDC, CoreCon2, Zune
The System recognizes that a Windows Phone 7 is plugged in but can install the drivers for it.
Any solution for this?
Nice regards

SynergiAios said:
The System recognizes that a Windows Phone 7 is plugged in but can install the drivers for it.
Any solution for this?
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what drivers are you referring to?

Sr for my bad english. It's not actually the drivers. In German its called "Gerätesoftware" i think its device software. Windows tells me that he wasn't able to install the device windows phone 7.

HTC HD7 - back to "official" ROM

Hey Guys.
I've been using the Deepshining ROM for the past lets say 8 months.
Right now I'd like to get back to the "official" one, they were called "STOCK" ones, right?
I haven't been into flashing and so on for the duration I mentioned above, so I'd appreciate any help.
Which one should I download, to get the newest official one?
How should I flash it?

Do I have to flash it using the tutorial?
Where can I download the orginal ROM?

yes make sure u use a stock rom that is nodo version and below and a bootloader which is supported under DFT RSPL/HSPL
if u flash any mango rom that have bootloaders 4.5 and above , yr device is "updated" and u cannot downgrade again.

Magpir said:
yes make sure u use a stock rom that is nodo version and below and a bootloader which is supported under DFT RSPL/HSPL
if u flash any mango rom that have bootloaders 4.5 and above , yr device is "updated" and u cannot downgrade again.
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Just one question, if I use a custom rom and I don't like it, with the goldcard method will the phone go back to the original SPL without RSPL/HSPL?
I want to know before trying a custom rom.

faustolg said:
Just one question, if I use a custom rom and I don't like it, with the goldcard method will the phone go back to the original SPL without RSPL/HSPL?
I want to know before trying a custom rom.
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The goldcard method allows you to downgrade the devices SPL. Which needs to be at or below 3.xxx to install RSPL/HSPL.
After the SPL is downgraded then you install RSPL/HSPL. Which allows you to install a custom rom. The custom rom is flashed by entering the device into bootloader mode then connecting it to the PC and running the RUUwrapper provided with the rom.
If you install only RSPL and flash a custom rom the RSPL is reverted back to OSPL after the flash process. So then to flash a different/new rom you have to re-RSPL the device and then flash the rom.
If you install HSPL then you just have to put the device into bootloader mode and flash the new rom.
HSPL is much easier and can be reverted back to OSPL by installing a stock/shipped rom.

[Q] HTC HD7 T-Mobile

Hi All,
I need your help in deciding what are my options.
I have read many posts and ended up confused (no offence meant) because of my situation.
Some posts that are similar are too old as my condition has changed since then.
I will try to give as much info before asking, so here it goes:
System Info-
Model: HTC HD7 T9292 from T-Mobile
Software: Windows Phone 7.5
OS Version: 7.10.8773.98
Firmware revision number: 2250.21.51101.206
Hardware revision number: 0002
Radio software version: 5.71.09.02a_22.51.50.21U
Radio hardware version: A.12.0.D4
Bootloader Version: 5.11.2250.0(134400)
Chip SOC version: 2.2.5.0
History:
I installed some custom rom last year. Now, when the phone starts, I see O2 Welcome message. I think I have a official ROM as per that splash of O2.
Issues:
Lately, the cellular reception has drastically deteriorated.
GPS does not show accurate location and takes a few tries of opening the Locations app and pressing the locate me option.
Unable to find an awesome solution as a GPS app, as i can't afford to use data all the time, it costs a lot in New Zealand.
Question:
- I want to know if I can make my WP7 experience any better or its too late as i updated my phone to Mango.
- Can someone please take time to go through and just post the links to the steps that I can perform without damaging anything.
- I want to be able to install apps, XAP's, make changes to improve performance and better radio for reception.
I have seen posts on threads, but still confused which are the right steps to be followed as everyone's phone, updates installed, ROM's installed are different. I deeply acknowledge everyone's hardwork, and time spent to read and make posts, and apologize if i am being duplicative, but just looking for right info and steps that would make things understandable for me.
Many Thanks,

you may use the Goldcard method to revert back to another ROM. e.g. TMOUS Shipped ROM

sh4d0w86 said:
you may use the Goldcard method to revert back to another ROM. e.g. TMOUS Shipped ROM
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Sure, I can revert, but want to know if I revert to the shipped ROM, what process do I follow from there on to get a custom ROM e.g. deepshining, and will that also allow me to sideload apps (xap installs).

cunir1 said:
Sure, I can revert, but want to know if I revert to the shipped ROM, what process do I follow from there on to get a custom ROM e.g. deepshining, and will that also allow me to sideload apps (xap installs).
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see the tutorial I wrote, link in my signature.
and yes, all the Schubert Custom ROMs have at least Dev Unlock, whic allows XAP sideloading.

sh4d0w86 said:
see the tutorial I wrote, link in my signature.
and yes, all the Schubert Custom ROMs have at least Dev Unlock, whic allows XAP sideloading.
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Thanks a lot for the Info.
I saw the links, just want to confirm i am heading right.
I would follow the process and install the Pre-NoDo ROM as below:
TMOUS 1.54.531.02 HTC HD7 7.0.7004.0 2250.09.15402.531
After flashing this ROM on, I can flash it to the custom ROM from deepshining, which would include the latest radio too. (please add on any suggestions you have on the version so that I choose the right one)
By doing this, I would have the latest WP7 version, latest radio, and ability to install .xap files.
As soon as you confirm, I will complete the said tasks and update with the results.
PS: Please correct me if I am wrong somewhere.
Thank You for being a great help

after Goldcard method, you need to XSPL before flashing a Custom ROM.

Thanks for the info.
Would I have to do the XSPL or HSPL.
Also want your suggestions on the radio, if i should install it seperate or does the deepshining Rom include a good radio already.
I will make a Y cable and follow the Goldcard method. Can't we use a SDHC card for doing the goldcard?

XSPL = RSPL and HSPL
RSPL is reloaded SPL. Meaning that it's not permanently flashed to the device and will reset to OSPL (original SPL) after you flash the rom or if the device is rebooted.
HSPL is hard SPL. Meaning that it is permanently flashed to the device, replaces OSPL and will stay after flashing a rom.
If you only install RSPL, everytime you flash a new rom or a updated rom version you will have to put the device into bootloader mode and connect it to the PC and reinstall RSPL to the device and while it's still in bootloader mode, flash the new or updated rom version.
If you install HSPL to the device and want to install a new or updated rom version, you just have to put the device into bootloader mode and connect to the PC and flash the new/updated rom version. You don't have to do a reinstall. HSPL is much easier and can still be returned to OSPL if needed to be.
To install XSPL - First you need to install RSPL to the device. Put the device into bootloader mode and connect to the PC (wait and allow it to install the Qualcomm drivers) open and run the RSPL wizard, choose the closest RSPL version to your devices SPL version (eg. If SPL version is 1.10 and the closest RSPL version is 1.12 choose that version) and install RSPL to the device, once RSPL is successfully installed make sure that the SPL on the bootloader screen changes from SPL to RSPL, and if you want to install HSPL, keep the device connected, close the RSPL wizard and open and run the HSPL wizard, choose the closest HSPL version to the devices RSPL version and install. Once HSPL is successfully installed make sure that the RSPL on the bootloader screen changes from RSPL to HSPL. Keep the device connected and close the HSPL wizard, open the custom rom file and double click on the ruuwrapper (rom update utility wrapper) follow the prompts on the screen, flash the rom to the device and enjoy.
If you're not gonna install HSPL, once the RSPL is successfully installed keep the device connected to the PC, close the RSPL wizard and open the custom rom file and double click on the ruuwrapper and follow the prompts on the screen and flash the rom to the device.
Most custom roms have a recommended radio version and are included in the rom and will be installed when flashing the rom. Deepshining has one packaged with it.
SDHC cards will work... Make sure it's a 1gb - 2gb SD card and formatted to FAT32. Larger SD cards can work but need to be partitioned down to 1gb.